Graphic Organizers

Graphic organizers are visual representations that assist students in organizing abstract “big picture” information that is new, overwhelming or misunderstood in the new standards. Research supports the utilization of graphic organizers as a contributing factor in improving student performance. Graphic organizers help capture valuable personal representations of concepts, ideas, or information. These organizational tools help to organize thoughts and foster a deeper understanding of key ideas. Using graphic organizers are effective in streamlining instruction while increasing rigor!

CCR Writing Anchor Standard 4:

Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience

CCR Writing Anchor Standard 5:

Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

CCR Writing Anchor Standard 6:

Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others.

Enhance Writing with Graphic Organizers

Shelly Terrell will share various online graphic organizer tools, resources, and tips to support learners in the writing process. (Login to Simple K12 to view video)

It is a concept mapping web 2.0 application, similar to Inspiration, that allows the user to make graphical representations of ideas. Bubbl.us calles these concept maps "mind maps."Video Tutorial (YouTube)

Engage your students in online literacy learning with these interactive tools that help them accomplish a variety of goals—from organizing their thoughts to learning about language—all while having fun.